1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 535 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 joining the City of Houston in recognizing Wednesday, April 17, 1996, 1-4 as Chicano Family Center Day; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Chartered as a nonprofit, education and social 1-6 service agency in 1972, the Chicano Family Center is dedicated 1-7 to strengthening families and enriching the lives of individuals; 1-8 the center provides a safe and nurturing environment for children, 1-9 promotes community empowerment and partnerships, and fosters cultural 1-10 understanding; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A United Way agency, the Chicano Family Center offers 1-12 family counseling, intake and referral services, substance abuse 1-13 prevention and intervention programs for youths and families, 1-14 emergency food and clothing, HIV/AIDS education and outreach, teen 1-15 pregnancy prevention, and English as a second language courses; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The center links schools and families in the East End 1-17 with a wealth of resources, including vocational and job skills 1-18 training and placement, and health and mental health services; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The Chicano Family Center is a major asset to 1-20 the Houston community and deserves to be honored for its many 1-21 accomplishments and for the positive impact it has had on the 1-22 lives of innumerable area families; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 75th Legislature, hereby commend the dedicated administrators 2-2 and staff of this outstanding social service agency and extend 2-3 best wishes to the center for continued success on the occasion 2-4 of its 25th anniversary; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-6 the Chicano Family Center as an expression of esteem from the 2-7 Texas Senate. 2-8 Gallegos 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on April 21, 1997. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate